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The Clinton News Record, 1940-02-29, Page 6'PAGE 6 THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD THURS., FEB. 29, 1946 r, WWe es`WW*,r4'.vrlrWJ: � , WAVAMAti*.ti titi'.tiwmr. •x I Read - And Write For You (Copyright) By John C. Kirkwood eleVid'.-r•:`.Y.Yti'r'.":.14.'.'.I'.'.`.`nNWAIY.'.Y.'LSuW."riYW V AMea Dogs! How 'many breeds do you many young couples to marry unless. think there are? How many can you the wife also goes on working at hex• name? Can you name twenty? Will I job—at least for a time. it surprise you to be told, that there are 90 breeds? At one dog show held in February of this year were shown 2738 dogs representing 90 breeds. The fifteen breeds most numerous ly shown at dog shows last year, in the order of popularity,were: cocker spaniels, Boston terriers, beagles, Scottish terriers, fox terriers, dasehunds, pekingese, English spring- er •spaniels, show chows, greyhounds; bulldogs, collies, pomeranians, Irish • setters, doberman pinschers. This year Japan will celebrate its 2600th birthday. There will be grand naval and military reviews On March 3rd was a Girls' Dolls Festival Day, when dolls, representing members of the court, were displayed in age-old costumes.. In May .boys will exhibit warrior dolls and high -flying kites. There will • be the Star Festival to mark the happy Meeting of the two, star lovers• of mythology, and a Feast of Lanterns to pay homage to de- parted. souls and B udcthistg beileve visit the earth then, , These anniversary celebration% be- gin in January and will continue all 0.1.91i0 the year. Those named above are a mere fraction of all that will Things are by no means desperat- ely bad in the affairs of British trade, commerce and industry. Today Brit- ain has three million more persons in clerical employment than were em- ployed in 1921 — engaged in finance, insurance, personal services, trans port, amusements, etc. In industry employment is greater, also, and the 2,500,000 riien • already takers out of industry and certain to be taken has produced what may be called a labour scarcity. Millions of women will be absorbed by industry. British export trade with South American countries is brisk. These countries prefer to do business with Britain rather than, with the United States, because Britain buys more of their exports than does the United States. The United States imposes high tariff barriers agains South American countries. Last year a man patented a small - Model flying machine capable, he said, of attachment by straps to a man's shoulders, It was powered by a light- weight gasoline engine, and had two propellers, mounted on a vertical axis, lac held, and would enable one to fly for con- - ' siderable distances. e, "'` This man was not just an idle Coal dust can be an ice -melting dreamer. He had had Substantial fuel without being lighted! A certain achievements in the realm of flying .Dri Lapdsberg wants coal dust spread) machines ile was the inventor of over Arctic and Antarctic ice and the helioeopter — a flying 'machine sn&w. spread very, very thinly—with able to, ascend vertically. His name a thickness of about two -hundredths was Dr. George De Bothezat. I say of an inch. His experiments have "was", for, he died in February of taught him that in a single polar this year. j summer the solar radiation that falls Dr. De Bothezat was born in Res - on each square mile of ice and snow sarabia, then a province of Russia. is equivalent in its heating effect to In 1920 he went to the United States. 4000 tons of burning coal; that a He had formulated the theory of "air very, very thin covering of coal dust screws", and was encouraged to build will reflect less than 10 percent of the machine which became known as the energy received from the sun; the heliocopter. This first machine that on days when the temperature weighed 3600 lbs., and was powered was slightly above freezing, ice blocks by a 170-h.p. motor. Just before his melted completely in four hours when death Dr. De Bothezat was at work covered with coal dust, but when left on the construction of a 600-1b. uncovered, identical (in size) ice helioeopter, complete with engine and. blocks remained 85 per cent intact; cabin furnishings. that on calm, sunny days, with air temperatures as low as 20 degrees Fahr., dust -covered blocks lost 5 per cent of their weight in two hours. Dr. Landsberg would begin by cov- ering glaciers with coal dust. If they were blackened their reflective power OTTAWA —The formation of the would be greatly reduced, which means that much of the sun's best 110th Army Co-operation and its se - heat would penetrate the coal dust lection for active service overseas is and melt the glaciers. Glaciers are' a new page in the history of the the breeding place of cold air—the !Royal Canadian Air Force. When cold air that travels to the temperate' this squadron goes into action it will zones. I mark the first time in the history .of It may be that someday coal dust Canadian, aviation that Canadian air - spread over polar ice and snow may men have served overseas as a unit become a changer of the world's of tine R.C.A.F. Fittingly this squad- clirnate! non has its own,theme song, a rollick- ing, fighting ballad sung to a lively tune. Its composer is a member or The time may not be very far away the squadron, Flying. Officer William when we shall replace gold and white- George Middlebro, of Owen Sound, gold eyeglass frames with plastic ma- Ont., with whom was associated Pilot terials—hi red, lavendar, yellow, sea Officer Harry Ashley Hornell, of green and emerald -green colours, by Montreal. Words of the song follow: way of illustration. And it is being suggested that these coloured frames, "We've Got a Lovely War to Win" selected by the wearer to suit her , Pompey, Darius and Cyrus complexion, the colour of her hair, or Were all defeated one by one her personality, may add to feminine Ghengis Khan and, Alexander glamour. Really lost the wars they won. This is the colour age — with a There's a medieval tyrant vengeance) Living in the world today; He will never last as long as they did Now that we are on our way. Up boys, into the. blue sky, Up boys, that's where the foe fly, Up boys, we've got a war to win; We'll make history tremble With our might, and assemble On the streets of Hitler's old Berlin; We're the eyes of the forces; highways, or any barn yards, or upon Instrumental resources. training days, in any open places." The use of tobacco was permitted only for "mere necessities, for phisick, for preservation of the health", and pun - History Making R.C.A.F. Squadron Sound Warning to Hitler in Theme Song: Three centuries ago, in New Eng- land, the use of tobacco was quite rigidly restricted — because it had been observed that many abuses had crept in, and committed, by the 'frequent taking of tobacco. It was forbidden, for example, to use tobacco publicly "in the streets, .Without ue action can't begin; •- And when we convince the Nazi His Government will collapsy In every house there'll be a maiden ished were landlords who allowed —waiten' tenants to keep tobacco on their We've got a lovely war to• win! premises. - The Courts once ordered REFUSES NOMINATION that "no person under the age of twenty-one years, nor any other, that hath not ah•eady accustomed himself to the use thereof, shall take any tobacco, until he hath brought a TO. WORK FOR FINLAND'S INTEREST In requesting the sum of $1,000,000 certificate under the hands of some with which to fit up a volunteer di - who are approved for knowledge and vision for Finland, Colonel Hunter, a shill in phisick, aethat it is useful) for former: Durham boy who for many him, and also that he hath received a ],cense from the courts for the years served with the Bengal Lancers, now a member of the Legislature for saThose New Englanders of the l a Toronto seat, revealed he was act- XVII th century had wisdom. ing as an enlistment agent for Fin - Should married women be allowed to engage in gainful occupations? Many employers have stiffly -held views in relation to this question they will not keep in their employ women who marry; and many jobless men contend ,that married women, whose husbands are able to maintain them, should not be, allowed to hold wage paid positions. .A woman writer, in' a -place of authority, argues`.that young' niers' to- - day who.. are: not peed: •enough to en: able themeto setup? a .home', will not marry a 'girl id hmpleyimi?ent if she, will lose•1ier, yob if ;tire rna"rries, end .:: that thereforeeebetAnY°es of nlnarfap�es� de not take plaes eitir t'ecause hribis circumstance. Also, she contends that .t is shnply not possible for a great land and had refused a federal nom- ination in order to devote all his en- ergies to Finland's cause. The Colonel said, "If Finland is destroyed, you may never have another budget to present in this. province. I would urge you to show' you niean business by granting a substantial credit." For what our opinion, is worth, we feel the majority. of Canadians would sup- port such a plan as that sponsored by Colonel Hunter, but that it has been started' at least three months too late to be of much assistance'te the brave defenders of:Finland. By the time such a force:cguld be mobilized, train- ed and; .transported to, Finland, it is ,quite.p ossible that there will be no fti thereeeed for them -unless' they wbuld like to take the task of shoe- ing the Russian Bear back into his den.—Hanover Post. WIDER MARKETS - A LIBERAL POLICY By R. J. Deachman, Liberal Candidate for North Huron. In an interview in the Brussels Past a few days ago Mr. Eleton Cardiff, Conservative Candidate in North Huron said "I do believe that I understand the needs of Huron County." If he does then his understanding :s a great deal wider than the understanding of his party. Conservative opposition to reciprocity and to the expansion of markets always has been—always will be a plank of the Conservative party. Mr. Cardiff is a Conservative, The Nationals Party and the Conservative Party are the same thing. The policy of the Conservative party is trade restriction. It does not alter that policy by changing its name. Progress for Canadian farmers is based ori wider markets, not restricted markets. This is 'a rural area, interestedparticularly in live stock and live stock products. The prosperity of the towns depends direetly on the prosperity of the farmers. The farmer needs markets. Yet, if Mr. Cardiff had been in the Rouse of Commons during the last five years, he would have voted twice against the reciprocity agree- ment with the United States, which cut in two the duty on Canadian beef cattle going to the United States market, cut it from 3e per lb. to 1%c per lb. And what would you have 'done—you who now read this story? Without doubt or hesitancy, regardless of politics, in your own interest, in the interests of the nation, you would have voted for reSiproeity. Why should Mr. Cardiff not have done the same? That Is a question for him to answer. Mr. Did the opening of the American market help the farmers of Huron County? Let us examine the facts. Here are the figures •showing the export of cattle of all clawses to the United States for the fiscal year 1935, before the en- actmext of reciprocity, and for the twelve months ending November 1939, the last period for which figures are available. The figures include all cattle, heavy cattle for beef purposes, dairy cows and galves, Year Niipiber of Cattle 1935 , • 201793 1939 284,073 Thus we shipped over ten -times eq. yew cattle to the United States market in 1039 as we did in 1935 under the old rate of duty. What did that mean for the Canadian farmers? The total calves and cattle slaughtered it Canadian inspected establishments in an average year is roughly 1,600,000. If in addition to this there had gone to the Canadian market the 280,000 shipped t,a the United States, what would have happened to the price of live stock? The market would have collapsed. It would have affected the price of all live stock: It would have lowered the price of all farm products, The farmers of North Huron would have paid the price which must always be paid when we vote for the restriction of our own markets. The question now before us is simply this—is there one farmer in Huron County who would, if he knew the circumstances, deliberately try to prevent the expansion of our live stock mar- ket? Can Mr. Cardiff name one except himself? Is there a merchant or business man in any town of North Huron who, having studied the ques- tion, would favor such policies? Is there a work- er? He would indeed be foolish, for the ex- pansion of markets means increased purchasing power for the farmers—more business for the men who make and sell goods. Does the latter statement need proof? If it does the figures are available. In 1935-556,000 workers were employed in Canadian manufacturing industries -in 1937 there were 660,000. The increase in value of products produced was greater than in any other similar period in Canadian history. Yet while this development was taking place, we were told every year in the House of Commons that lower tariffs would ruin Canadian industry. The facts are the only answer which need ever he given to such misstatements. Revision of the present reciprocity agreement will take place within the life of the parliament we are about to elect. There will be opportunities for trade expansion h other markets. We shall need larger markets in the next few years. The Conservative party has always opposed the development of the American market, as an out- let fort Canadian products. The Liberal party is for wider and wider markets in every country. I wonder if Mr. Cardiff has ever said to him- self, . "It is good that the Liberals opened that marked --good both for farmers and townspeople alike"? Will Mr. Cardiff tell us if he is still opposed to keeping open the,American market for Can+ adian cattle? For 35 years I have consistently fought for the farmer's cause in the press, on the public platform, over the radio, and in the House of Commons. I will not fail you now. I will never work nor vote against your interests. Help me to help you by Voting Liberal. Deachman will be heard over CKNX Wingham every Thursday, from one to one -fifteen p.m. North Huron Liberal Association, Wingham. "YOUR HOME STATION" CKNX 12114 kat. WINGHAM 250 Metres WEEKLY PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS FRIDAY, MARCH 1st: 11.15 a.m. "Stephen C. Foster" 12.45 p.m. The Bell Boys 7.00 Spinning Wheel Sisters 8.30 Convoy Puzzle Contest SATURDAY, MARCH 2nd: 9.30 a.m. Kiddies' Party 1.00 p.m. Leigh H. Snider 7.00 p.m. Wes McKnight '7.45 p.m. Barn Dance SUNDAY, 1VIARCH 3rd: 11 a.m. Wingham United Church 1.15 p.m, Scott Patterson 2.00 p.m. Priple-V Bible Class 7.00 p.m. Presbyterian Church MONDAY, MARCH 4th: 11.15 a.m, "Stephen C. Foster" 12.45 p.m. The Bell Boys 7.00 p.m. Landt Trio 8.00 p.m. Tommy Parker TUESDAY, MARCH 5th: 12.45 pan. Cactus Mac '7.00 p.m. The Four Of Us 7.45 p.m, Liberal Talk 3,00 p.m. News & Rhythm. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6th: 11.15 a.m. "Stephen C. Foster" 12.45 p.m. Bell Boys 7,00 p.m. Ray Heatherton THURSDAY, MARCH 7th: 1.00 p.m. R. 3, Deachman 7.00 p.m. Landt Trio 8.30 p.m. Grenadier Guards Band SUFFER MINOR INJURIES WHEN CARS IN COLLISION Six occupants of two meter ears that collided east of Auburn last Wednesday suffered minor injuries. The crash came as the cars met in a narrow cut through high snowbanks in whioti. there was not room for the two cars to pass. Mr. and firs. Alex Wells, of Lon- desboro, were bringing Mrs. Major Yungblut and her two children, Keith, age five, and Patricia, age three, to their home near Auburn as a car driven by Girvin Reid, Dungannon, met the car Mr. Wells was driving. They collided head-on. Both cars were badly damaged. Five-year-old Keith reeeived bruises about the face and nose, Mrs. Wells and Mrs. Yung- blutt minor bruises. Reid, who was alone in his care, was cut about the face. Mr. Wiells and the other child had only minor injury, The injured were attended, by. Dr. Bruce C. Weir, of Auburn. CANADIAN TURNIPS TO U.S. The waxing of turnips, both for export and domestic markets,' has steadily increased in. recent years. Prince Edward Island and Ontario are the two provincesengaging' in export trade"and annually ship large quantities to'tl7eUnited States. Dur- ing the shipping seRson;1935-36 only 1.3 'Per cent of'the'exjiort 'shipments from Ontario were••wexed, wliiree in, `1<hb8-39 almost talfof'l-8.8 pdr cent were treated with wax as a preser- vative. SKY HARBOR AIRPORT TAKEN OVER BY GOVERNMENT LEASED AT $L00 PER YEAR FOR TRAINING PURPOSES Huron County Council ata speeial meeting on Monday afternoon voted unanimously in favor of leasing Sky Harbour Airport to the Department of National Defence for the duration of the war and three years there- after, at a rental of $1.00 per year. Before the vote was taken the covering letter requesting the lease, the intention of the Government to establish an elementary empire air training field in Huron and the terms of the proposed agreement, were read. The move was supported and term- ed "the first call on our patriotism" by Warden Feagan. Reeve after reeve rose to express their whole- hearted co-operation in the patriotic gesture, and that it was their con- scientious duty to the government and County to do to. Said Reeve Trewartha: "The County Council is one hundred per cent loyal to His Majesty. We are anxious to have a training school here, not only as a landing field, but that seaplanes may be used. There are few places in Canada situated as we are with facilities provided by nature making it ideal for seaplane training." Twenty-seven planes will be used in the training programme at Sky Harbour. The county investment is $9,000 for 200 acres purchased, the land being generally known as the Atrill estate. An option has been tak- en on another 300 acres adjacent to the airfield, giving a total acreage for this purpose of 500 acres. It is ex- pebted it will coat around $2,000 to remove an adjoining hydro line and straighten roadways that at present interfere with landing and runways. In addition to the properties men- tioned another site in Ashfield has been talked of, also a large field south of Goderich in Goderich town- ship. The council •turned down a proposal to increase the 1940 tax vete to take care of expenditures made necessary by the granting of the lease to the crown. The amendment by Deputy - Reeve Wilson of Grey and N. W. Trewartha that the expenditures be absorbed in the estimated rate of 3% mills by paring other departments was passed unanimously. Following the Warden's opening address Deputy Clerk N. W. Miller was introduced, and 'judging by the 'applause hd'received, his appointment met with the favor 0f all. This was' Mr. Miller's first appearance in open council since lis appointment and 'We understand he handled his duties capably. Farmers Urged To Buy Seed At Oncd The supply of registered seed in Canada is rapidly growing less by feeding and by sale through the grain trade. This is particularly true of the rust resistant varieties of wheat and oats, says the Agricultural Sup- plies Board and urges that it is im- portant that orders be placed without delay for any registered seed required for spring planting. Registered seed is only sold in seal iety, practically free from weed seeds, and high in germination. It therefore gives better returns in yield, quality and grade. Good seed reduces risks, and is the first requirement for big ger and better returns to the farmer. A. product properly produced is al- ready more than half marketed. Registeed seed. is only sold in seal- ed containers, government-tagged'and government -inspected, and does not require cleaning. In wartime nothing is more im- portant than food. The best products Come from the best seed and it was never more essential to produce the best than now. LOSES FINE DRIVER While on his way home from town on Saturday, Mr. George Watt had the misfortune to lose his driver. Mr. Watt had come to a stop at the C. P. R. tracks just east of Blyth, in order to allow the 5 o'clock train to pass, when the animal apparently be- came severely frightened. Without warning it fell to the ground, and upon eicamination was found to have died. No doubt the animal was troubled with a bad heart, and the scare proved too much.—Blyth Stan- dard. MAY CANCEL SCHOOL FAIRS Wartime problems of the Ontario department of agriculture may neces- sitate cancellation of school fairs in the province this year, Hon. P. M. Dewan has intimated. "There is quite a likelihood school fairs will be dispensed with for the present year at least," the agriculture minister said. "If that is the case, let us pay increased attention to junior farmer activities." Last year 509 school fairs were sponsored by the department at a cost of $25,000 and the entire time of several officials was taken for 2 months in supervision. POTATO EXPORTS INCREASED The export demand for Canadian potatoes, both seed and table stock, were very good in 1939. Table potato exports increased almost 200 per' cent and seed about 30 per cent as com- pared with 1938. The United States and Cuba take Iarge quantities of Canadian seed potatoes, while table stock is shipped to the West Indies, United States, and the Orient, Rant CANADIAN CERTIFIED SEED MAKE plans early this year to harvest a bumper crop of smooth, clean, high-quality potatoes. Good seed is the first require- ment for an excellent crop : t . because only good seed will grow vigorous plants, plants that can withstand most of the serious diseases common to potatoes. Canadian Certified Seed Potatoes are good seed potatoes: By planting them, many of the losses due to disease will be avoided ... higher -quality, cleaner, smoother, more uniform potatoes than those grown from ordinary seed stock will be produced. So, this season, harvest finer potatoes— and more of them. Plant Can- adian Certified Seed. Grow potatoes that will grade Canada No. 1. Canadian Certified Seed Potatoes are available in all standard varieties. Be sure to select the variety most suitable for your locality! Ask the local District Government Inspector, Plant Pro- tection Division, for full information and listof nearest distributors. Food supplies ere important its wartime — This year, plant and raise only the best. INSPECTOR FOR ONTARI O District Inspector, Seed Poata Certification. c/o Horcieultural Department, Ontario Agri' cultural College, Guelph. Ont. Agricultural Supplies Board DOMINION DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, OTTAWA Honaxrable James G. Gardiner, vii . Minister. Look for thiaacdficatioamear, chabagg,,oreontainer —tar oat' wayut being,ure of 'ettioreCanadian Cern. fedSerd Potatoes. Examine it carefully. letaleteleetieteeitesatesiseteseeeleeleteleietelei Newsy Notes BY AN OVERSEAS w»*soletea;•WO:•delet +eseeettex:: +:«t le LEAP YEAR GETS FOUR DAYS MORE By Earlier Arrival of Summer Time In Britain The decision to introduce Summer Time in Britain this month instead of in April gives British factories approximately two days more day- light than they had last year. If, as is expected, the Government extend Sumner Time, as they did last year, from October to November, a further two days' light will be added to The year's total. In short, the 366 days of the pres- ent Leap Year will have an extra four days of light. Under the new arrangement, the black -out will not be enforced before half -past six in the evening. A fact- ory's lighting costs will accordingly be less and in many cases there will be a cut in the time which workers have to spend under artificial light- ing. Those of them whose hours have been altered by the black-oiit will now return to a more normal work- ing day. The task of the transport services will also be notably easier and the total effect of the additional light saving is expected to give smoother working to British industry as a whole, eteleteetteleteetleteletealseeeeeleteleieeeelnesik from England CORRESPONDENT Weeeeeesentetelelseeeeetteeaesteeeeeeeteereki of the Ministry of Supply which ideals with secret devices, and some- thing like one in every hundred proves of _value to a greater of lesser degree. Sometimes, unknown to tee inventor, his machine contains the germ of an idea which can be de- veloped for some purpose quite dif- ferent from what he had intended. I Some suggestions are utterly fan, + tactic, such as a scheme for dropping locusts in glass bottles attached to. small parachutes behind the enemy's lines next summer to eat up all his agricultural produce. "Death rays" arrive regularly, and one man suggested dropping petrol over the enemy lines and setting it alight. A radio device was claimed to bring down aeroplanes, produce burns, counteract gas, and do every- thing else except break the Ten Com- mandments. But every single invention, how- ever absurd it may appear, is closely examined by experts. Hundreds of British scientists including the fam- ous astronomer Sir James Jeans and Professor William Bragg the X-rays expert, have put aside personal con- venience and political opinion to offer their services to the Government and are working with the scientific de- partments of the three Services in what is probably the most compre- hensive mobilisation of scientific and technical talent in the national ser- vice that the world has ever known. Researches are directed to increas- ing Britain's immense industrial ef- ficiency as well as to replying to see - ret weapons and improving on Brit— ail-es own armoury. ROLLAND'S "GLASS SHIP" Unique Liner from Britain for India Service The first completely glass -walled promenade deck and verandah are being constructed, for a 21,000 -ton Dutch Iiner, by a British firm which began its career in a London stable 28 years age. Mr. J. E. Beckett, the founder of the firm which now makes windows for trains, 'planes and other forms of transport the world over, had never been able to understand why people sitting at their ease on a ship's covered deck should be able to see nothing but a patch of sky over- head. "We ane now building full length windows of a clear armour - plate glass framed in aluminium, which will stand all that wind and weather can do," he said. "Despite the claims of wear, we have been able to initiate the new design and fulfil this order foe the Rotterdam -Lloyd Line, whose . `glass ship' will sail on the Holland -India service. We estimate that not only will passengers get the full benefit from their voyages, but the ship's fittings will be lightened quite con- siderably." In 1912 Mr. Beckett called on two old friends from Sheffieldto join him in the making of windows and door fittings for railway rolling stock, and he now has agencies in most parts of the world. In his London office are models of famous ships, including the Queen Mary, and flying boats and trains in which his work is rep- resented. LOCUSTS BY PARACHUTE, 'Britain Considers 300 War t Inventions a Week More than 300 naw war inventions a week reach "S.R.D,", the section "THEY SHALL NOT PASS" Supply Minister Tells France of Britain's Resources "We are fighting at your side, and whatever violence the enemy may let loose we shall be true to your motto, and with you we repeat it—`On ne passe pas'." I Speaking in French — one of the several languages in which he is fluent -- Mr. Leslie Burgin, Supply Minister, concluded with these words a recent broadcast of Britain's strength to the French people, 1He told theta that it was not easy to measure the resources °f Great Britain. Where in the world, he ask- ed; would they find anything to com- pare with the greatness, the wealth, the diversity, the solidity of her re- sources, I "In the sphere_of armaments Brit- ish industry is transformed, working I, day and night at full blast to be equal to the gigantic demands which a war with Germany imposes," he Said. "We have been promised a totalitarian war and have accepted the challenge. We shall bring to the struggle all the force and energy of our financial resources. We have re- ceived with enthusiasm the bows that Franee and Britain are pooling their resources. "As for 'the Army, the British Expeditionary Force is only an ad- vance guard, and increases daily. You will see column after column, and: Germans will perhaps sec more than; they like. Let our enemies not only count our numbers. Let them reflect on the quality of the guns and mechanised vehicles. Let 'herr real, . ise the determination of the them."